In 2019, Mattel released a Barbie in a wheelchair and a Barbie with a prosthetic limb. Other dolls in the Fashionistas line include a Barbie with Down syndrome, a Barbie with hearing aids, a bald Barbie, a Barbie with a skin condition and Barbies with different hair types and body shapes.

Barbie is expanding its representation with the launch of a doll that has type 1 diabetes, outfitting the toy with medical devices such as a wearable insulin pump that are regular sights for people with the condition.

This new Barbie has a continuous glucose monitor on her arm, held in place with heart-shaped pink tape. A small insulin pump sits at her waist and her phone shows her blood sugar levels on an app. The blue polka-dot dress is a nod to diabetes awareness, and her matching purse holds snacks and supplies, CNN reported.